The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Alton Baggett, will present a concert, with fireworks, of classical, patriotic, and Broadway music on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at East Park on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester. Vocal soloists will be Richard Monroe and Jane Shivick. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
The park opens at 6:00 PM with Kids Korner activities and food vendors. A ceremonial flag raising will begin the festivities at 7:45 PM followed by a performance by the acclaimed Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra as part of their Summer Concert Series at 8:00 PM. A dazzling fireworks display at 9:30 PM will light up the sky with a brilliant show. Rain date is Friday, July 5, 2013.